driving in usa
Jan 9th 2006, 5:05 am
#31
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Good point, I've yet to see a Reliant Robin over here.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:06 am
#32
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
.... is this where we bump into the knights who say "Ni" ?
Jan 9th 2006, 5:06 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Six is a good number, it means you probably have one of those big Ford or Dodge trucks with 4 wheels on the rear axel - in which case you needn't take any notice of the road rules.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:07 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Six is a good number, it means you probably have one of those big Ford or Dodge trucks with 4 wheels on the rear axel - in which case you needn't take any notice of the road rules.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:07 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
.... is this where we bump into the knights who say "Ni" ?
Jan 9th 2006, 5:07 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
A Dually, eyes closed, foot down and F everyone else
I want a Dually.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:12 am
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Re: driving in usa
If you get pulled over by the police make sure you keep your hands where they can be seen, and wait for the kind man to tell you different otherwise it may turn out to be a fatal mistake. Enjoy your stay.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:12 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I've just learnt a new word.
I want a Dually.
I want a Dually.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:12 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
He has the holy hand grenade
Jan 9th 2006, 5:14 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
of antioch ?
Jan 9th 2006, 5:15 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I've just learnt a new word.
I want a Dually.
I want a Dually.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:18 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by glaswegian 2
HELP : I will be on vacation in Boston in march and will b driving in USA for 1st time, any advice or tips appreciated , will b driving automatic, any 1 know where i can have a lesson in Scotland prior to USA trip, any help welcome.
I think Izibear is just bored again.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:24 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
Tip 6: Treat everyone else on the road as a complete idiot - it works a treat and when they do something stupid, you're at least a little prepared for it.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:43 am
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by CitySimon
Lets see...
Firstly, automatics are a piece of piss. Any monkey could be trained to drive one. I'm sure that you'll have no problems with them.
...
- Watch out for people turning right on red lights. It's legal over here.
- If you're turning left at traffic lights onto a multi-lane road, stick to the left lane until you're round the corner (see previous point for the reason)
- Undertaking is legal (and required as many drivers have no idea about pulling over to the slow lane)
- The delay on traffic lights changing is a lot slower than over in England
- SUV's have right of way in any situation (or atleast they think they do)
- If you see an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance, fire truck, volunteer firefighter) you are supposed to pull over and come to a complete stop.
- 4-way stops, first one to stop has right of way, if two people stop at the same time, the one to the right has right of way.
- Indicating? What's indicating?
- In honesty, if a person DOES indicate it is usually AFTER they have started the lane change or after they are already in the turning lane...etc...
- Mirrors? What are they for?
- As a rule, if a driver can do anything to get in your way, they will.
- American drivers of manual cars seem to have no idea about clutch control and may roll back prior to starting to move forward.
- If a school bus comes to a stop and puts on it's red lights.. STOP! If you don't the driver is liable to take down your license plate number and report you to the police. (This also counts if you are on the opposite side of the road to the school bus)
- Don't expect anyone to show you any consideration when driving (if it happens, be surprised)
Enjoy!!
Firstly, automatics are a piece of piss. Any monkey could be trained to drive one. I'm sure that you'll have no problems with them.
...
- Watch out for people turning right on red lights. It's legal over here.
- If you're turning left at traffic lights onto a multi-lane road, stick to the left lane until you're round the corner (see previous point for the reason)
- Undertaking is legal (and required as many drivers have no idea about pulling over to the slow lane)
- The delay on traffic lights changing is a lot slower than over in England
- SUV's have right of way in any situation (or atleast they think they do)
- If you see an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance, fire truck, volunteer firefighter) you are supposed to pull over and come to a complete stop.
- 4-way stops, first one to stop has right of way, if two people stop at the same time, the one to the right has right of way.
- Indicating? What's indicating?
- In honesty, if a person DOES indicate it is usually AFTER they have started the lane change or after they are already in the turning lane...etc...
- Mirrors? What are they for?
- As a rule, if a driver can do anything to get in your way, they will.
- American drivers of manual cars seem to have no idea about clutch control and may roll back prior to starting to move forward.
- If a school bus comes to a stop and puts on it's red lights.. STOP! If you don't the driver is liable to take down your license plate number and report you to the police. (This also counts if you are on the opposite side of the road to the school bus)
- Don't expect anyone to show you any consideration when driving (if it happens, be surprised)
Enjoy!!
Jan 9th 2006, 9:08 am
#45
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Re: driving in usa
Originally Posted by CitySimon
Lets see...
...
- If you see an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance, fire truck, volunteer firefighter) you are supposed to pull over and come to a complete stop.
...
- If you see an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance, fire truck, volunteer firefighter) you are supposed to pull over and come to a complete stop.
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